Akshaye Khanna's first look poster from the upcoming spy action thriller, Dhurandhar, has been revealed, intensifying anticipation for the film's release. The poster, shared by Ranveer Singh on Instagram, features Khanna in an intense and menacing avatar, solidifying his character's title as "The Apex Predator".
Khanna's appearance in the poster marks a departure from his typically calm on-screen persona. He is seen in a blood-smeared light blue shirt, his face bearing marks of conflict and endurance. The actor's injured features and keen eye convey a sense of both anger and restraint, enhanced by his messy hair, contributing to an unsettlingly powerful and unpredictable aura.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, known for Uri: The Surgical Strike, Dhurandhar boasts a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. Each character seems to have been given a larger-than-life title, Sanjay Dutt being unveiled as "The Jinn", Arjun Rampal as "Angel of Death" and R. Madhavan as "the charioteer of Karma".
The trailer for Dhurandhar is scheduled to launch on November 18, 2025, at 12:12 PM, after a brief postponement. The film is slated for a theatrical release on December 5, 2025. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the film is reported to have a runtime exceeding three hours.
In other news, Mridul Tiwari, a recent Bigg Boss 19 evictee, has responded to claims that Gaurav Khanna, with whom he shared a close bond on the show, was "fake". In several interviews following his eviction, Tiwari addressed the perception that Khanna may have used their "brotherhood" to his advantage.
Tiwari expressed his unwavering trust in Khanna, stating that he never felt overshadowed or used by him. He emphasized that Khanna always supported and guided him like an elder brother. When asked about Gaurav Khanna's emotional moments and his statement regretting taking Mridul into his team, Mridul dismissed the idea that it was a strategy.
Despite acknowledging that others perceived his friendship with Khanna as more one-sided, Tiwari maintained his stance. He explained that he is a loyal person and that if he trusts someone, he does so completely, without reservations. Tiwari's eviction has sparked outrage among viewers, with many questioning the fairness of the voting process. Tiwari himself expressed shock and disbelief at his eviction, especially considering the consistent support he believed he had received from the audience.
